CII and AICTE Join Forces to Transform Workforce Training at Skills Summit

CII and AICTE have joined forces at the Skills Summit to transform workforce training and foster industry-ready skills. Check details here

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) partner in skill development by exchanging a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 11th CII Global Summit on Skill Development 2024 in New Delhi. This collaboration aims to introduce and align industry-driven training programs across all AICTE-approved technical institutions, addressing both current and emerging industry needs.

The MoU highlights the shared vision of CII and AICTE to advance India’s skilling agenda. It seeks to equip the nation’s youth and educators with the skills required to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy. This partnership marks a pivotal step in reshaping India’s skilling landscape and positioning the country as a global leader in future technologies and innovation.

The MoU exchange took place during the inaugural session of the summit, in the presence of Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Chairman of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET); Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE; Nicholas McCaffrey, Deputy High Commissioner of Australia to India; and Aditya Ghosh, Chairman of the CII National Committee on Skill Development & Livelihood, Chairman of the CII Aviation Committee, Co-Founder and Board Member of Akasa Airlines, Founder of Homage, and Chairman of the Central Capabilities Team of Sewa (Nirantar SEWA).

Speaking at the event, Prof. T. G. Sitharam remarked, “We’re embarking on a transformative journey to leverage our unique demographic advantage. Skill development emerges as a cornerstone, empowering individuals with digital and future technologies to create a self-reliant, skilled workforce.”

Highlighting the importance of collaboration, Prof. Sitharam added, “Through collaborations with industry leaders like CII and Nasscom, we aim to train people in emerging technologies to create a workforce for the future.” He also underscored the need for upskilling faculty to enhance the impact of skilling initiatives. “We need to bring skilling of faculty to the forefront. It is imperative to provide them with continuous learning opportunities and bring them up to speed with the latest advancements,” he noted.

Aditya Ghosh, speaking on the partnership, stated, “The CII-AICTE collaboration is a pivotal step toward bridging the skills gap and creating a robust ecosystem for industry-ready talent. Together, we will create impactful programmes that shape the workforce of tomorrow.”

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